How far is Bedford, NH from Fitzwilliam, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Fitzwilliam, NH is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.99 mi
01h 16m
Flight
33.7 mi
54.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.99 mi
Kilometers
75.63 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Temple
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
23.5 mi
00h 38m
To Fitzwilliam
23.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Fitzwilliam.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Fitzwilliam.

  1. 1

    Start on Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 26 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    108 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 202

    2.1 mi · 4 min · US Route 202

  13. 13

    Turn right onto NH Route 119

    5.6 mi · 9 min · NH Route 119

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NH Route 119 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Fitzwilliam.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 20%
NH Route 119
5.57 mi · 12%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 9%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 6%
US Route 202
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.5 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
00h 38m from Bedford
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Fitzwilliam?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Bedford and 23.5 miles from Fitzwilliam.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Temple, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temple.

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

51 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Fitzwilliam. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.24 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Fitzwilliam

#2 Fitzwilliam

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7806400, -72.1417500
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Fitzwilliam (-72.14175, 42.78064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Fitzwilliam. The current time is 05:15:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.